Illegal Migrant Sentenced to Prison for Trafficking Meth and Cocaine in U.S.

BATON ROUGE, La. — A Honduran national was sentenced to 63 months in federal prison after being convicted of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine, according to U.S. Attorney Ronald…

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Whitesville Road Closure in Jackson as Utility Work Continues

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A section of Whitesville Road closure is nearing its 30-day expected closure end, as extensive roadwork conducted by A to Z Contractors, township officials announced. The closure, which…

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Jackson Pathfinders report stolen sign on trail honoring Jackson resident

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Pathfinders, a volunteer group dedicated to maintaining local hiking trails, have reported the theft of a large trail sign at the Steve Kitay Living Trail. The missing…

Clear Video Shows Reported Drone Sighting in Jackson Township Thursday Night

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A reported drone hovering low over Jackson Township on Thursday night sparked concern among dozens of residents. The sighting began around 9:00 p.m., with witnesses reporting a mysterious…

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Jackson residents divided ahead of tonight’s school board meeting on possible closures

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Tensions are rising in Jackson Township as the Board of Education prepares to address the possibility of school closures and redistricting at its meeting Wednesday evening. The district…

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Jackson Woman Among Seven charged in Rutgers University app based drug trafficking operation

JACKSON, N.J. — Seven individuals have been arrested following “Operation RU Pharm,” a months-long undercover investigation targeting a social media-based drug trafficking network involving Rutgers University students, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone…

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Jackson Township Mayor to deliver children’s letters to Santa

JACKSON, N.J. — Mayor Michael Reina has continued his annual tradition of personally delivering letters to Santa Claus, giving children in Jackson Township a chance to connect with the North Pole just…

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Parents of Missouri teen awarded $310 million in amusement park death case

ORLANDO, FL — The parents of Tyre Sampson, a 14-year-old boy who fell to his death from an amusement park ride in 2022, have been awarded $310 million by an Orange County…

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Mysterious drone sightings expand to Ocean County, raising concerns near military installations

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Reports of mysterious drone activity in New Jersey are expanding, with residents in Ocean County now joining those in South Jersey who have reported unexplained sightings of unmanned…

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Fox News Report: Former FL AG Pam Bondi expected to join the White House

Trump Team Releases Video Promoting Pam Bondi’s Record as Incoming Attorney General

President-elect Donald Trump’s team released a video on Wednesday spotlighting former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi’s accomplishments as she prepares to lead the Department of Justice. The video underscores Bondi’s efforts to…

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Jackson Pathfinders celebrate 25 years of community and conservation

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Pathfinders, a volunteer group dedicated to maintaining and enjoying the natural beauty of Jackson’s trails, is marking its 25th year in 2024. Open to all, the Pathfinders…

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Jackson Police Department announces return of K-9 program, welcomes new special officers

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Police Department announced the reintroduction of its K-9 unit and welcomed two new K-9 officers and Class II Special Police Officers during a ceremony at the township…

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Oxon Hill man arrested for fatal Laurel shooting over family dispute

LAUREL, Md. — A 31-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a Laurel resident, Prince George’s County police announced Wednesday. Darius Jackson, of…

State Fires Entire Committee After Abortion Pill Death Details Leaked in High Profile Case

Dr. Kathleen Toomey, Georgia’s state health officer, dismissed the entire maternal mortality review committee following a leak of confidential information related to the deaths of two women, Amber Thurman and Candi Miller,…

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Jackson School District Mulls Redistricting: Are More Schools Closing?

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson School District has begun exploring potential redistricting and restructuring plans aimed at addressing class size inequities, improving access to academic and extracurricular opportunities, and resolving facility challenges,…

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